PrairieCare
20 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
PrairieCare in Rochester, Minnesota, is a specialized educational and therapeutic facility operated in partnership with the Rochester Public Schools district. Unlike a traditional academic school, PrairieCare serves as a therapeutic day treatment program designed to support students in grades K-12 who are experiencing significant mental health challenges. The facility integrates clinical psychiatric care with academic instruction, allowing students to receive intensive behavioral support while continuing their education in a highly structured, supervised environment.
The program functions as a bridge for students who may be unable to succeed in a general education classroom due to emotional or mental health needs. By combining the expertise of mental health professionals—such as therapists and psychiatric staff—with licensed educators, the school focuses on stabilizing students' well-being while ensuring they do not fall behind academically. The collaborative approach between the healthcare providers and the school district aims to equip students with the coping strategies and stability necessary to eventually transition back to their home schools.
The program functions as a bridge for students who may be unable to succeed in a general education classroom due to emotional or mental health needs. By combining the expertise of mental health professionals—such as therapists and psychiatric staff—with licensed educators, the school focuses on stabilizing students' well-being while ensuring they do not fall behind academically. The collaborative approach between the healthcare providers and the school district aims to equip students with the coping strategies and stability necessary to eventually transition back to their home schools.
20
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White14 (70.0%)
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Hispanic3 (15.0%)
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Two or More2 (10.0%)
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Black1 (5.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Rochester Public School District |
| Phone: | (507)328-4467 |
| Website: | http://www.rochesterschools.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 20 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 9 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 2
1
Grade 4
2
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
2
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 2 |
| Grade 5 | 3 |
| Grade 6 | 2 |
| Grade 8 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 3 |
| Grade 11 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 14 | 70% |
| Male | 6 | 30% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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Other K - 12th
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Charter School
116 Students
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Charter School
0 Students
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Other K - 12th
Other K - 12th
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